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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Mike Mower, Senior Advisor for Community and Intergovernmental Relations in the Office of the Governor of Utah]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/04/16/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-mike-mower-senior-advisor-for-community-and-intergovernmental-r/15663]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Mike Mower, Senior Advisor for Community and Intergovernmental Relations in the Office of the Governor of Utah.
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During the meeting, they discussed the results of the Ambassador&rsquo;s working visit to the state of Utah several months ago, as well as the agreements reached within that framework. They exchanged views on opportunities to further expan]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan participated in a roundtable discussion involving RAND researchers and students of the RAND School of Public Policy]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/04/14/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-participated-in-a-roundtable-discussion-involving-rand-researchers-and-s/15662]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[At the RAND Corporation&rsquo;s Washington office, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan participated in a roundtable discussion involving RAND researchers and students of the RAND School of Public Policy.
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The Ambassador presented the Armenia&ndash;U.S. cooperation agenda, referring to the signed memoranda of understanding and their details, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Narek Mkrtchyan hosted students of Georgetown University&rsquo;s Nexus program at the embassy]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/04/11/narek-mkrtchyan-hosted-students-of-georgetown-university&rsquo;s-nexus-program-at-the-embassy/15661]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan hosted a group of master&rsquo;s students from Georgetown University at the Embassy of Armenia to the United States. The students had visited Armenia several weeks ago within the framework of the &ldquo;Nexus&rdquo; program, aimed at exploring and studying U.S.&ndash;Armenia relations.
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During the meeting, Ambassador Mkrtchyan presented details on the U.S.&amp;nd]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan participated in a reception held at U.S. President Donald Trump&rsquo;s Mar-a-Lago residence]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/04/10/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-participated-in-a-reception-held-at-u-s-president-donald-trump&rsquo;s-mar-a-l/15634]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[During his working visit to Florida, the Ambassador of Armenia to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan, participated in a reception held at the Mar-a-Lago residence of U.S. President Donald Trump.
During the visit, the Ambassador had a short exchange with Congressman Abe Hamadeh, emphasizing the importance of the current agenda of Armenian&ndash;American bilateral relations.
Within the framework o]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Armenia Narek Mkrtchyan met with members of the Los Angeles chapter of the Mantashyants Business Club]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/04/01/ambassador-of-armenia-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-members-of-the-los-angeles-chapter-of-the-mantashyan/15605]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[During his working visit to California, Ambassador of Armenia Narek Mkrtchyan met with members of the Los Angeles chapter of the Mantashyants Business Club.
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During the meeting, the Ambassador presented the key directions of the Armenia&ndash;United States bilateral agenda, touched upon opportunities for deepening economic cooperation, and answered questions of interest to the business]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Narek Mkrtichyan delivered a lecture at the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University at the university&rsquo;s invitation]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/31/narek-mkrtichyan-delivered-a-lecture-at-the-school-of-public-policy-at-pepperdine-university-at-the/15604]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Narek Mkrtichyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States, delivered a lecture at the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University at the university&rsquo;s invitation.
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The meeting was attended by Provost Jay Brewster, Professor of International Relations and Politics at the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy, Braun Family Dean&rsquo;s Chair Peter Pet]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan presented to the members of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) the priorities of the Armenia-U.S. agenda]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/31/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-presented-to-the-members-of-the-armenian-general-benevolent-union-agbu-t/15603]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[During his visit to California, Narek Mkrtichyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States, met with members of the Armenian General Benevolent Union Asbeds (AGBU Asbeds) at their invitation to present the priorities of the Armenia&ndash;U.S. agenda, ongoing initiatives, and upcoming plans.
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The discussion focused on the Washington Agreements, the &ldquo;Trump Road to]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan held a meeting with Drew Kutcharian, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of DISQO, a customer experience (CX) research platform]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/30/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-held-a-meeting-with-drew-kutcharian-co-founder-and-chief-technology-offi/15592]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan held a meeting with Drew Kutcharian, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of DISQO, a customer experience (CX) research platform.
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The Ambassador presented the recently signed cooperation documents with the United States, as well as new opportunities for collaboration in the technology sector that could support the company&rsquo;s further expansion in Arme]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Concert-Reception at St. Leon (Ghevontiants) Armenian Cathedral in Honor of H.E. Narek Mkrtchyan, Ambassador of Armenia to the United States]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/30/concert-reception-at-st-leon-ghevontiants-armenian-cathedral-in-honor-of-h-e-narek-mkrtchyan-ambass/15591]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[At the initiative of His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the United States, a concert-reception was held at St. Leon (Ghevontiants) Armenian Cathedral in honor of the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States, H.E. Narek Mkrtchyan.
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During the event, works by renowned Armenian-American composer Alan H]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenia&ndash;U.S. Agenda and Scientific-Technological Cooperation Discussed at Caltech]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/28/armenia&ndash;u-s-agenda-and-scientific-technological-cooperation-discussed-at-caltech/15574]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[As part of his visit to California, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met on March 28 with representatives of the ASOF at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). The meeting brought together scientists and experts in technology, physics, education, science, healthcare, and finance. The discussion was also attended by Anna Avetisyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles.
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                        <title><![CDATA[Narek Mkrtchyan attended the fourth annual lecture, &ldquo;Grace and Paul Shahinian: Armenian Christian Art and Culture,&rdquo; at The Catholic University of America]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/27/narek-mkrtchyan-attended-the-fourth-annual-lecture-&ldquo;grace-and-paul-shahinian-armenian-christian-art/15575]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan attended the fourth annual lecture, &ldquo;Grace and Paul Shahinian: Armenian Christian Art and Culture,&rdquo; at The Catholic University of America, held under the theme &ldquo;Armenian Art and the World.&rdquo;
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Ambassador Mkrtchyan delivered welcome remarks, highlighting the importance of Armenian culture and art as an integral part of national identity a]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Narek Mkrtchyan held a meeting with Brendan Carr, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/26/narek-mkrtchyan-held-a-meeting-with-brendan-carr-chairman-of-the-federal-communications-commission-/15566]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia&rsquo;s Ambassador to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan, held a meeting with Brendan Carr, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). During the meeting, a number of priorities in the fields of communications and security were discussed, particularly in the context of hybrid threats, countering disinformation, and related issues.
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Ambassador Mkrtchyan emphasized ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Melania Trump hosted the &ldquo;Fostering the Future Together&rdquo; summit , where Armenia&rsquo;s Ambassador to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan, represented Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/26/melania-trump-hosted-the-&ldquo;fostering-the-future-together&rdquo;-summit-at-the-u-s-department-of-state-wher/15564]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 24, U.S. First Lady Melania Trump hosted the &ldquo;Fostering the Future Together&rdquo; summit at the U.S. Department of State, where Armenia&rsquo;s Ambassador to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan, represented Armenia.
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The following day, March 25, the summit moved to the White House. Over the two-day sessions, roundtable discussions were held with the participation of the ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Narek Mkrtchyan held a meeting with Bethany Kozma, Director of the Office of Global Affairs of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/23/narek-mkrtchyan-held-a-meeting-with-bethany-kozma-director-of-the-office-of-global-affairs-of-the-u/15554]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 23, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia Narek Mkrtchyan held a meeting in Washington, D.C. with Bethany Kozma, Director of the Office of Global Affairs of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to discuss prospects for the development of Armenia&ndash;U.S. cooperation in the field of healthcare. Julie Wallace, Deputy Assistant Secretary (Office of Global Affairs), also partic]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with a group of students from from Georgetown University]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/23/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-a-group-of-students-from-from-georgetown-university/15546]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with a group of students from from Georgetown University, presenting the current agenda of Armenia&ndash;United States bilateral relations and responding to questions of interest to the students.
During the meeting held on March 23, Ambassador Mkrtchyan addressed the &ldquo;Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity&rdquo; initiative, emphasizing the importa]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Mkrtchyan Holds Meetings with the U.S. Congressional Armenian Caucus]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/20/ambassador-mkrtchyan-holds-meetings-with-the-u-s-congressional-armenian-caucus/15545]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 18 and 19, the Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan held meetings with the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, Frank Pallone and Gus Bilirakis, as well as with Caucus members Seth Magaziner and Jim Costa.
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During the meetings, the Ambassador expressed appreciation to the Caucus members for their longstanding support for strengthening Armenia&ndash;U.S. bilateral relations.
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Mkrtchyan held a meeting with U.S. Congressman Seth Magaziner]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/18/ambassador-mkrtchyan-held-a-meeting-with-u-s-congressman-seth-magaziner/15526]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 17, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia, Narek Mkrtchyan, held a meeting with U.S. Congressman Seth Magaziner.
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During the meeting, the Ambassador briefed on recent developments in Armenia&ndash;U.S. bilateral relations.
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The interlocutors discussed a number of issues of mutual interest, also touched upon opportunities to further strengthen cooperation betwee]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[David Fogel commented on the agreements reached during the visit of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance to Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/16/david-fogel-commented-on-the-agreements-reached-during-the-visit-of-u-s-vice-president-j-d-vance-to/15514]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Referring to the agreements reached during U.S. Vice President JD Vance&rsquo;s visit to Armenia in February, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service at the International Trade Administration (ITA), David Fogel, emphasized on the official U.S. government website trade.gov the readiness to work with partners in U.S. industry to promote in]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador  Mkrtchyan delivered a lecture at the headquarters of the reputable U.S. RAND Corporation]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/12/ambassador-mkrtchyan-delivered-a-lecture-at-the-headquarters-of-the-reputable-u-s-rand-corporation/15486]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan delivered a lecture at the headquarters of the reputable U.S. RAND Corporation.
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The meeting was also attended by the Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles, Anna Avetisyan.
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During the visit, the Ambassador held meetings with Nancy Staudt, Dean of the RAND School of Public Policy and a vice president at RAND;Senior Engineer and ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Narek Mkrtchyan met with representatives of the Central Board of the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party (Ramgavar) and the U.S. West Coast Regional Committee]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/10/narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-representatives-of-the-central-board-of-the-armenian-democratic-liberal-pa/15480]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 6, during his working visit to California, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met in Altadena at the Tekeyan Cultural Center with representatives of the Central Board of the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party (Ramgavar) and the U.S. West Coast Regional Committee, as well as community leaders.
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The meeting was also attended by the Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Narek Mkrtchyan participated in the OpenAI Education Summit at the headquarters of OpenAI in San Francisco]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/06/narek-mkrtchyan-participated-in-the-openai-education-summit-at-the-headquarters-of-openai-in-san-fr/15479]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 5, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan participated in the OpenAI Education Summit at the headquarters of OpenAI in San Francisco.
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Representatives of countries that already cooperate with OpenAI or are interested in opportunities for such cooperation took part in the event.
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Within the framework of the summit, Ambassador Mkrtchyan discussed with OpenAI representatives the ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Narek Mkrtchyan held meetings with the Ambassadors of Norway and Iceland to the United States]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/04/narek-mkrtchyan-held-meetings-with-the-ambassadors-of-norway-and-iceland-to-the-united-states/15477]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 3, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with the Ambassador of Norway to the United States, Anniken R. Krutnes. On the same day, the Ambassador also met with the Ambassador of Iceland to the United States, Svanhildur H&oacute;lm Valsd&oacute;ttir.
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During the meetings, Ambassador Mkrtchyan briefed his counterparts on the established peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as t]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Deputy Assistant Secretary Rebecca Burch at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/02/26/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-deputy-assistant-secretary-rebecca-burch-at-the-u-s-department-/15476]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 25, at the U.S. Department of Treasury Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Deputy Assistant Secretary Rebecca Burch.
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During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to Armenia&ndash;U.S. economic and financial cooperation, ongoing reforms in Armenia, as well as opportunities for expanding bilateral cooperation.
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Ambassador Mkrtchyan and Deputy Assistan]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A reception marking the 34th Anniversary of the establishment of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia was held in Washington, D.C.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/02/26/a-reception-marking-the-34th-anniversary-of-the-establishment-of-the-armed-forces-of-the-republic-o/15475]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 24, a Reception marking the 34th Anniversary of the establishment of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia was held in Washington, D.C.
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During the event, Armen Tepanyan, Deputy Chief of Mission delivered the message by the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan. Remarks were also delivered by Colonel Hrayr Geghamyan, Defense Attac]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to the United States, hosted a roundtable discussion within the framework of the &ldquo;Armenia&rdquo; program]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/02/24/the-u-s-chamber-of-commerce-in-cooperation-with-the-embassy-of-the-republic-of-armenia-to-the-unite/15474]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 24, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to the United States, hosted a roundtable discussion within the framework of the &ldquo;Armenia&rdquo; program, bringing together representatives of a number of American companies.
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Opening remarks were delivered by Kush Choksi, Senior Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Narek Mkrtchyan was officially appointed as the Permanent Observer of the Republic of Armenia to the Organization of American States.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/02/19/narek-mkrtchyan-was-officially-appointed-as-the-permanent-observer-of-the-republic-of-armenia-to-th/15473]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 17, Narek Mkrtchyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States presented his credentials to the Secretary General of the Organization of American States, Albert Ramdin, and was officially appointed as the Permanent Observer of the Republic of Armenia to the Organization of American States.
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During the meeting that followed the presentation of credentials, t]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to the United States, within the framework of events marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, hosted an international conference titled &ldquo;Journey of Reform for Children in Care&rdquo;]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/02/07/the-embassy-of-the-republic-of-armenia-to-the-united-states-within-the-framework-of-events-marking-/15471]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 6, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to the United States, within the framework of events marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, and in partnership with the international organization &ldquo;Care for Children&rdquo;, hosted an international conference titled &ldquo;Journey of Reform for Children in Care.&rdquo; The conference brought together senior officials and expe]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan attended Critical Minerals Ministerial at the U.S. Department of State, hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/02/05/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-attended-critical-minerals-ministerial-at-the-u-s-department-of-state-ho/15470]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 4, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan attended Critical Minerals Ministerial at the U.S. Department of State, hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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The conference featured remarks by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and David Coplin, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Global Supply Chains at the National Security]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Narek Mkrtchyan participated in the &ldquo;Save Armenia 2.0 Launch&rdquo; event, held within the framework of the International Religious Freedom Summit]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/02/04/narek-mkrtchyan-participated-in-the-&ldquo;save-armenia-2-0-launch&rdquo;-event-held-within-the-framework-of-th/15468]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 3, Narek Mkrtchyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States, participated in the &ldquo;Save Armenia 2.0 Launch&rdquo; event, held within the framework of the International Religious Freedom Summit.
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During the event, Ambassador Mkrtchyan delivered a speech, presenting the approaches of the Republic of Armenia to the protection of the fundamental right to]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan visited Brigham Young University (BYU) and met with the President of the University, Shane Reese.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/01/24/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-visited-brigham-young-university-byu-and-met-with-the-president-of-the-u/15467]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[During a working visit to the U.S. state of Utah, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan visited Brigham Young University (BYU), where he met with the President of the University, Shane Reese.
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During the meeting, the sides discussed potential areas of cooperation, including student exchange programs, prospects for developing educational and academic]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Mkrtchyan met with President of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dallin H. Oaks, along with the First and Second Counselors]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/01/24/ambassador-mkrtchyan-met-with-president-of-the-first-presidency-of-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-la/15466]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan met with President of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor Henry B. Eyring, and Second Counselor D. Todd Christofferson.
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The Ambassador highlighted the long-standing humanitarian activities of the Church in Armenia, beginning with the response t]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[During a working visit to the U.S. state of Utah, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with the Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State of Utah, Deidre Henderson.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/01/23/during-a-working-visit-to-the-u-s-state-of-utah-ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-the-lieutenant-/15465]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[During a working visit to the U.S. state of Utah, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with the Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State of Utah, Deidre Henderson.
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During the meeting, the Ambassador and D. Henderson discussed possible areas of economic cooperation between the Republic of Armenia and the state of Utah.
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The sides emphasized their readiness to take the necessary]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Narek Mkrtchyan, Ambassador of Armenia to the United States, visited the World Trade Center of Utah as well as the headquarters of DoTerra, one of the largest industrial companies of the state.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/01/22/narek-mkrtchyan-ambassador-of-armenia-to-the-united-states-visited-the-world-trade-center-of-utah-a/15464]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[In the framework of the working visit to the state of Utah, Narek Mkrtchyan, Ambassador of Armenia to the United States, visited the World Trade Center of Utah as well as the headquarters of DoTerra, one of the largest industrial companies of the state.
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At the World Trade Center, Ambassador Mkrtchyan met with Jonathan Friedman, President and CEO of the WTC. The meeting was also attend]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Embassy of Armenia to the United States organized a formal reception at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., in celebration of the Armenian Christmas and the 250th Anniversary of the United States]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/01/12/the-embassy-of-armenia-to-the-united-states-organized-a-formal-reception-at-the-national-cathedral-/15463]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 9, the Embassy of Armenia to the United States organized a formal reception at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., in celebration of the Armenian Christmas and the 250th Anniversary of the United States.
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Remarks were delivered by Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan, Pastor Paula White-Cain, Special Government Employee and Senio]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan participated in the solemn ceremony of handing over the Bible donated to the Museum by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/01/11/Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan participated in the solemn ceremony of handing over the Bible donated to the Museum by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan/15462]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 9, at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan participated in the solemn ceremony of handing over the Bible donated to the Museum by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan.
&nbsp;


During the event, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan and the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Museum of the Bible, Dr. Carlos Campo, signed a document]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Narek Mkrtchyan had a meeting with U.S. Congresswoman Celeste Maloy.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2026/01/10/narek-mkrtchyan-had-a-meeting-with-u-s-congresswoman-celeste-maloy/15461]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 8, the Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan had a meeting with U.S. Congresswoman Celeste Maloy.
&nbsp;


The discussion focused on potential areas of cooperation between Armenia and the State of Utah, including economic engagement, innovation, and people-to-people ties. The sides also emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation between the legislative bodies of Armenia and the Uni]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with the United States President Donald Trump at the White House]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/24/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-the-united-states-president-donald-trump-at-the-white-house/15202]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with the United States President Donald Trump at the White House.
&nbsp;


The meeting took place during an event organized for newly appointed ambassadors. During the conversation, Ambassador Mkrtchyan thanked President Trump for his consistent efforts to promote peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as for the historic agreement and documents signed at ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Narek Mkrtchyan participated in the South Caucasus and Central Asia Ambassadors&rsquo; Roundtable Discussion on &ldquo;TRIPP&rdquo; organized by the United States-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC) in Washington, D.C.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/22/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-participated-in-the-south-caucasus-and-central-asia-ambassadors&rsquo;-roundta/15201]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan participated in the South Caucasus and Central Asia Ambassadors&rsquo; Roundtable Discussion on &ldquo;Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity&rdquo; (TRIPP) organized by the United States-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC) in Washington, D.C.
&nbsp;


Ambassador Mkrtchyan noted in his speech that TRIPP has become a key element of the regional strategy]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Brian Mast, Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/18/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-brian-mast-chairman-of-the-u-s-house-of-representatives-committ/15200]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 18, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Brian Mast, Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs.A wide range of issues related to Armenia&ndash;U.S. strategic cooperation were discussed. The meeting also addressed the implementation of the agreements reached in Washington on August 8, the emerging regional realities resulting from those agreements, and th]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Dr. Paul Murray, newly appointed CEO of the Judeo-Christian Alliance &ldquo;Save Armenia,&rdquo; as well as public figure Steven Wagner]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/18/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-dr-paul-murray-newly-appointed-ceo-of-the-judeo-christian-allia/15199]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 18, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Dr. Paul Murray, newly appointed CEO of the Judeo-Christian Alliance &ldquo;Save Armenia,&rdquo; as well as public figure Steven Wagner.During the meeting, the latest developments in Armenia&ndash;U.S. relations and current opportunities were addressed. The prospects for cooperation were also discussed.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with US Congressman Gary Palmer]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/18/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-us-congressman-gary-palmer/15198]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 18, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with US Congressman Gary Palmer to discuss opportunities for expanding Armenia&ndash;US cooperation, with a particular focus on the energy and mining sectors.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with David Fogel, Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service for the International Trade Administration (ITA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/18/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-david-fogel-assistant-secretary-of-commerce-and-director-genera/15197]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 18, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with David Fogel, Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service for the International Trade Administration (ITA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce.The opportunities for further deepening Armenia-U.S. economic and trade cooperation after August 8, in particular, the MoUs signed between the Rep]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Embassy of the Republic of Armenia hosted a roundtable discussion with leading U.S. think-tank experts]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/18/the-embassy-of-the-republic-of-armenia-hosted-a-roundtable-discussion-with-leading-u-s-think-tank-e/15196]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 18, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia hosted a roundtable discussion with leading U.S. think-tank experts to exchange views on recent developments following the August 8 Washington Summit and the evolving U.S.&ndash;Armenia strategic partnership. The event brought together analysts and policy specialists of about 15 U.S. research institutions.


Ambassador Mkrtchyan delivered a]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with U.S. Congressman Daniel Newhouse, Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/17/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-u-s-congressman-daniel-newhouse-co-chair-of-the-congressional-w/15195]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 17, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with U.S. Congressman Daniel Newhouse, Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus.The meeting focused on prospects for U.S.&ndash;Armenia cooperation in the fields of viticulture and winemaking, as well as the possibility of organizing a joint event to present Armenia&rsquo;s rich winemaking traditions and its current potential in the sector.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Armenia to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan met with Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of the Washington office of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF America) of India]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/11/ambassador-of-armenia-to-the-united-states-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-dhruva-jaishankar-executive-dir/15194]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 11, Ambassador of Armenia to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan met with Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of the Washington office of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF America) of India.During the meeting, the sides discussed opportunities for cooperation and explored prospects for launching joint initiatives on issues of mutual interest.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Isaac Six, Senior Official in the Office of International Religious Freedom at the U.S. Department of State]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/09/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-isaac-six-senior-official-in-the-office-of-international-religi/15193]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 9, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Isaac Six, Senior Official in the Office of International Religious Freedom at the U.S. Department of State.During the meeting, Ambassador noted that religious freedom is an important pillar of democracy in Armenia.In response, Isaac Six highlighted the peace-oriented efforts of the Armenian government, considering them an important prerequisite f]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Tommy Joyce, Assistant Secretary for the Office of International Affairs at the U.S. Energy Department]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/08/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-tommy-joyce-assistant-secretary-for-the-office-of-international/15191]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 8, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Tommy Joyce, Assistant Secretary for the Office of International Affairs at the U.S. Energy Department.The necessary steps for the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between Armenia and the United States on Partnership in the Field of Energy Security and further opportunities for cooperation were discussed.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Armenia to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan, met with James Carafano, Senior Counselor to the President of the Heritage Foundation]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/04/on-december-4-the-ambassador-of-armenia-to-the-united-states-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-james-carafan/15189]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 4, the Ambassador of Armenia to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan, met with James Carafano, Senior Counselor to the President of the Heritage Foundation.Issues related to the bilateral cooperation were discussed at the meeting, including the opportunities to implement joint projects with the Foundation.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrthcyan attended the 6th Energy Innovation and AI forum 2025]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/03/ambassador-narek-mkrthcyan-attended-the-6th-energy-innovation-and-ai-forum-2025/15115]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 3, Ambassador Narek Mkrthcyan attended the 6th Energy Innovation and AI forum 2025, organized by U.S. Energy Stream, energy transition intelligence advisory firm.
&nbsp;


The event was attended by U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, U.S. Congressmen, representatives of the diplomatic corps, and senior leading American organizations in the energy sector.
&nbsp;


The confere]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan participated in the panel discussion organized by the Meridian International Center on &ldquo;The AI Economy and the Future of Work&rdquo;]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/03/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-participated-in-the-panel-discussion-organized-by-the-meridian-internati/15190]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 3, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan participated in the panel discussion organized by the Meridian International Center on &ldquo;The AI Economy and the Future of Work&rdquo;.


Kate Beale, Vice President for Strategic Partnerships at the Meridian International Center; Brunilda Minarolli Peci, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Albania to the United States; Sarah Morgenthau, Presid]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with U.S. Congressman Randy Fine]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/03/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-u-s-congressman-randy-fine/15188]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 3, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with U.S. Congressman Randy Fine.
The discussion focused on the continued strengthening of Armenia&ndash;U.S. relations, legislative cooperation.Their conversation also covered recent regional developments, the deepening of strategic cooperation, and new opportunities to further expand bilateral partnership.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan hosted newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to India and U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Ambassador Sergio Gor, at the Embassy]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/02/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-hosted-newly-appointed-u-s-ambassador-to-india-and-u-s-special-envoy-for/15114]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 2, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan hosted newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to India and U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Ambassador Sergio Gor, at the Embassy.The interlocutors underscored the importance of the TRIPP initiative and exchanged views on issues related to interregional relations.Ambassador Gor expressed his readiness to cooperate on bilateral and regional issues of]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan had a meeting with Kush Chokshi, Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Jennifer Miel, Vice President for Middle East, Central Asia, and Turkiye Affairs]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/02/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-had-a-meeting-with-kush-chokshi-vice-president-of-the-u-s-chamber-of-com/15113]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 2, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan had a meeting with Kush Chokshi, Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Jennifer Miel, Vice President for Middle East, Central Asia, and Turkiye Affairs.During the meeting, the parties discussed the new opportunities for strengthening Armenian-American economic cooperation and expanding business ties following the documents signed on August 8. ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Alex Titus, Chief of Staff of the Council of Economic Advisers of the Executive Office of the President, Kim Ruhl, Vice Chairman of the Council and Hugo Dante, Special Advisor to the Chairman]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/01/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-alex-titus-chief-of-staff-of-the-council-of-economic-advisers-o/15112]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 1, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Alex Titus, Chief of Staff of the Council of Economic Advisers of the Executive Office of the President, Kim Ruhl, Vice Chairman of the Council and Hugo Dante, Special Advisor to the Chairman.
&nbsp;


At the meeting, Ambassador Mkrtchyan noted that August 8 marked a new chapter in Armenian-American relations. Ambassador referred to the MoUs s]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Gary Phillips, President of the Board of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/24/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-gary-phillips-president-of-the-board-of-the-armenian-missionary/15109]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 24, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Gary Phillips, President of the Board of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA).The Ambassador expressed appreciation for the longstanding humanitarian, educational, and community programs of the Association in Armenia.The meeting also focused on opportunities for further cooperation..]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/23/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-karen-bass-mayor-of-los-angeles/15111]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Within the framework of the working visit to California, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles. The Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles, Karen Israyelyan also attended the meeting.
&nbsp;


During the meeting, the opportunities for developing bilateral cooperation were discussed.
&nbsp;


Ambassador and Mayor also reflected on the Memorandum of Understan]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan attended the Divine Liturgy at St. Leon Ghevontiants Armenian Cathedral, the seat of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Church]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/23/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-attended-the-divine-liturgy-at-st-leon-ghevontiants-armenian-cathedral-t/15110]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 23, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan attended the Divine Liturgy at St. Leon Ghevontiants Armenian Cathedral, the seat of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Church.
&nbsp;


Following the service, the Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America Archbishop Hovnan Derderian hosted a reception in honor of the Ambassador, attended by representatives of Armenian co]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Ken Khachigian]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/22/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-ken-khachigian/15108]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 22, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Ken Khachigian, a political strategy expert, assistant and speechwriter to US Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan.
&nbsp;


During the meeting, the recent developments in Armenia-US relations and the opportunities for cooperation were discussed.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Dan Rosenthal, Global Head of Partnerships at Anthropic]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/20/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-dan-rosenthal-global-head-of-partnerships-at-anthropic-one-of-t/15107]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 20, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Dan Rosenthal, Global Head of Partnerships at Anthropic, one of the fastest-growing companies in the field of artificial intelligence.
&nbsp;


They discussed opportunities for cooperation in the areas of education, environmental protection, telecommunications, as well as in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Nate Harbacek, OpenAI&rsquo;s VP of Global Business, and Ivy Lau-Schindewolf from International Policy &amp; Partnerships]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/20/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-nate-harbacek-openai&rsquo;s-vp-of-global-business-and-ivy-lau-schind/15106]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 20, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Nate Harbacek, OpenAI&rsquo;s VP of Global Business, and Ivy Lau-Schindewolf from International Policy &amp; Partnerships.
&nbsp;
Opportunities to apply AI in education, healthcare, industry, and cloud infrastructure were discussed.
&nbsp;


The Ambassador underscored the importance of partnering with OpenAI for the AI ecosystem of Armenia.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan visited Google&rsquo;s headquarters in San Francisco]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/20/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-visited-google&rsquo;s-headquarters-in-san-francisco/15105]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 20, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan visited Google&rsquo;s headquarters in San Francisco. Ambassador met with Hrach Achajian, Head of AI GTM of Google. Karen Israelyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles, Raven Bellamy, representative of Government Affairs Team of Google, as well as Gohar Galyan, representative of the company also attended the meeting.
&nbsp;


Dur]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan visited Apple&rsquo;s headquarters in Cupertino]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/20/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-visited-apple&rsquo;s-headquarters-in-cupertino/15104]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 20, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan visited Apple&rsquo;s headquarters in Cupertino, where he met with Jason Lundgaard, Senior Manager of Corporate Government Affairs.During the meeting, the Ambassador provided a summary of the August 8 Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of Armenia and the United States regarding AI and Semiconductor Innovation Partnership, as well as the a]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan visited the ServiceNow headquarters, where he met with Andrew Danko, Vice President of the company]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/20/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-visited-the-servicenow-headquarters-where-he-met-with-andrew-danko-vice-/15103]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 20, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan visited the ServiceNow headquarters, where he met with Andrew Danko, Vice President of the company.
&nbsp;


During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral relations between Armenia and ServiceNow. ServiceNow expressed interest in Armenia&rsquo;s technological potential and in exploring opportunities to expand its oper]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Mkrtchyan met with George Tchaparian, Chief Executive Officer of the Open Compute Project (OCP) and Ben Toker, Co-Founder and CTO of Amaros]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/19/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-george-tchaparian-chief-executive-officer-of-the-open-compute-p/15102]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 19, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with George Tchaparian, Chief Executive Officer of the Open Compute Project (OCP), a collaborative community focused on redesigning hardware technology to meet the growing demands of compute infrastructure and Ben Toker, Co-Founder and CTO of Amaros, a company delivering precision intelligence for ophthalmic care.During the meeting, the sides discusse]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with representatives of the leadership team of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/19/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-representatives-of-the-leadership-team-of-advanced-micro-device/15101]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 19, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with representatives of the leadership team of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), one of the largest American technology companies. Khang Dao, Senior Director of Software Development; Mehrdad Eslami Dehkordi, Director of Software Development; James Chik, Senior Manager of Import/Export; and Grant Gardner, Director of Government Relations attended the meeti]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Jumana Muwafi, Senior Vice President of Engineering, Solutions Group at Synopsys]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/19/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-jumana-muwafi-senior-vice-president-of-engineering-solutions-gr/15100]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 19, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Jumana Muwafi, Senior Vice President of Engineering, Solutions Group at Synopsys. The meeting focused on opportunities to further enhance the efficiency and impact of operations of Synopsys in Armenia.


The Ambassador and Jumana Muwafi highlighted the significance of the August 8 Memorandum of understanding between the Government of the Unite]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Mkrtchyan met with Mayor Daniel Lurie]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/19/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-mayor-daniel-lurie-during-the-meeting-the-ambassador-and-the-ma/15099]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 19, in San Francisco, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Mayor Daniel Lurie. During the meeting, the Ambassador and the Mayor discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation between Armenia and San Francisco, with particular focus on the economic and high-tech sectors.
&nbsp;


The Ambassador proposed considering the Yerevan&ndash;San Francisco sister cities initiative, as well as t]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan visited the headquarters of NVIDIA and met with the Vice President of the company, Rev Lebaredian]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/19/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-visited-the-headquarters-of-nvidia-and-met-with-the-vice-president-of-th/15098]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 19, within the framework of his working visit to California, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan visited the headquarters of NVIDIA and met with the Vice President of the company, Rev Lebaredian.
&nbsp;


During the visit, the Ambassador toured the headquarters and learned about operations and latest technological achievements of NVIDIA. Rev Lebaredian presented the cutting-edge NVIDIA tech]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Troels Adrian, Executive Vice President of the Sacramento Economic Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/18/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-troels-adrian-executive-vice-president-of-the-sacramento-econom/15097]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 18, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Troels Adrian, Executive Vice President of the Sacramento Economic Council. Karen Israelyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles also attended the meeting.The discussion focused on economic opportunities of Sacramento, potential areas of cooperation for Armenian businesses in the U.S. market, as well as prospects for knowledg]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with John Shea, President and CEO of the World Trade Center of Northern California, as well as Tessa Carter, Director of Operations]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/18/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-john-shea-president-and-ceo-of-the-world-trade-center-of-northe/15096]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 18, during his working visit to California, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with John Shea, President and CEO of the World Trade Center of Northern California, as well as Tessa Carter, Director of Operations. Karen Israelyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles also attended the meeting.The interlocutors discussed ways to deepen Armenian-American economic cooperatio]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On November 14, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan, hosted students of the &ldquo;Tavitian Scholars Program&rdquo; at the Fletcher School at Tufts University]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/14/on-november-14-the-ambassador-of-the-republic-of-armenia-to-the-united-states-narek-mkrtchyan-hoste/15095]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 14, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan, hosted students of the &ldquo;Tavitian Scholars Program&rdquo; at the Fletcher School at Tufts University.During the meeting, Ambassador Mkrtchyan briefly presented the Armenian-American agenda and regional developments.At the end of the meeting, the Ambassador answered the questions of students.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On November 13, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with a group of students of the Master of International Relations program at Johns Hopkins University]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/13/on-november-13-ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-a-group-of-students-of-the-master-of-internation/15071]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 13, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with a group of students of the Master of International Relations program at Johns Hopkins University.


During the meeting, the Ambassador presented in detail the current agenda of Armenia-US bilateral relations and foreign policy priorities of Armenia.
&nbsp;


The Ambassador emphasized the importance of the Peace Declaration signed on August]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On November 13, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia Narek Mkrtchyan met with Chaitan Jain, Director of International Regulatory Affairs at United Airlines]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/13/on-november-13-ambassador-of-the-republic-of-armenia-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-chaitan-jain-director/15070]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 13, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia Narek Mkrtchyan met with Chaitan Jain, Director of International Regulatory Affairs at United Airlines.During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed the possibility of establishing direct flights between Los Angeles and Yerevan.Ambassador Mkrtchyan emphasized the importance of a direct route for Armenia, considering the significant presence o]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Bob Letteney, Vice President for International Government Affairs and Policy and Ronke Adebiyi, Director of the International Government Affairs and Policy at Delta Air Lines]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/13/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-bob-letteney-vice-president-for-international-government-affair/15069]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 13, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Bob Letteney, Vice President for International Government Affairs and Policy and Ronke Adebiyi, Director of the International Government Affairs and Policy at Delta Air Lines.
&nbsp;


During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed the possibility of launching direct flights between Yerevan and Los Angeles.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Armenia to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan, met with GITC/ACT Executive Director Amalya Yeghoyan and EXPLR representative Charmaine Lear]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/13/ambassador-of-armenia-to-the-united-states-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-gitc-act-executive-director-ama/15093]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 13, Ambassador of Armenia to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan, met with GITC/ACT Executive Director Amalya Yeghoyan and EXPLR representative Charmaine Lear.
&nbsp;


According to the memorandum signed between the American company EXPLR and ACT College, the US National STEM Festival will be held in Armenia for the first time in September 2026.
&nbsp;


Ambassador Mkrtchyan tha]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan attended a Veterans Day event hosted at the Mar-a-Lago residence of U.S. President Donald Trump]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/12/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-attended-a-veterans-day-event-hosted-at-the-mar-a-lago-residence-of-u-s-/15068]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan attended a Veterans Day event hosted at the Mar-a-Lago residence of U.S. President Donald Trump.
&nbsp;


The event gathered high-ranking officials from multiple U.S. government agencies, along with public figures, veterans, and celebrities.


During the ceremony, the U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association presented awards to heads of federal agencies a]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On November 12, during his working visit to Miami, Ambassador Mkrtchyan met with Rob Garson, President of the American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/12/on-november-12-during-his-working-visit-to-miami-ambassador-mkrtchyan-met-with-rob-garson-president/15067]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 12, during his working visit to Miami, Ambassador Mkrtchyan met with Rob Garson, President of the American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists.During the meeting, possible areas of professional cooperation and a number of issues of mutual interest were discussed.In 2025, Rob Garson was appointed by President Donald Trump to the Board of the United States Holocaust Memorial Counci]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On November 11, Ambassador Mkrtchyan met with the Miami-Dade Beacon Council leadership]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/11/on-november-11-ambassador-mkrtchyan-met-with/15066]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 11, Ambassador Mkrtchyan met with Dr. Paula Hopkins, Executive Vice President of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, Julio Piti, Vice President of the Beacon Council, Marixel Garcia, Director of Business Development, as well as Michael Diaz Jr., Global Managing Partner of Diaz Reus International Law Firm and Board Member of the Beacon Council.The Beacon Council, a public-private partnership]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On November 10 Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Matthew Swift, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/10/on-november-10-ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-matthew-swift-chair-of-the-board-of-trustees-of-/15065]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 10, during his working visit to the State of Florida, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Matthew Swift, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce. The meeting focused on exploring potential areas of cooperation between the Chamber and the Armenian business community.As Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Concordia, Mr. Swift also discussed with Ambassador Mkrt]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On November 5, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia Narek Mkrtchyan met with Dr. Daniel Baer, ​​Senior Vice President for Policy Research and Director of the Europe Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/05/on-november-5-ambassador-of-the-republic-of-armenia-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-dr-daniel-baer-​​senio/15064]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 5, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia Narek Mkrtchyan met with Dr. Daniel Baer, ​​Senior Vice President for Policy Research and Director of the Europe Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.At the meeting, the interlocutors discussed Armenian-American relations, recent regional developments, as well as opportunities for deepening cooperation with the think tank.Am]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On October 30, a reception dedicated to the 34th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia was held at the Meridian International Center]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/30/on-october-30-a-reception-dedicated-to-the-34th-anniversary-of-the-independence-of-the-republic-of-/15063]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 30, a reception dedicated to the 34th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia was held at the Meridian International Center. The event was attended by high-ranking US officials, ambassadors accredited to the United States, representatives of the diplomatic and military-diplomatic corps, representatives of the American business community, honorary consuls of the Republ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On October 25, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan attended the gala evening of the American University of Armenia in New York]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/26/on-october-25-ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-attended-the-gala-evening-of-the-american-university-of-ar/14950]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 25, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan attended the gala evening of the American University of Armenia in New York, dedicated to the launch of a new master&rsquo;s degree program in journalism and the &ldquo;Voice of a New Generation: Transforming Armenia&rsquo;s Media Landscape with AUA&rdquo; campaign.
&nbsp;


The message of the event was clear: Armenia needs highly trained, ethical jour]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with the CEO of the Museum of the Bible, Dr. Carlos Campo]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/24/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-the-ceo-of-the-museum-of-the-bible-dr-carlos-campo/14949]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 24, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with the CEO of the Museum of the Bible, Dr. Carlos Campo, to discuss possible areas of cooperation.
&nbsp;


The interlocutors discussed the perspectives of the development of cooperation, as well as the possibility of organizing a joint exhibition.


Professor Mark Vlasic of Georgetown University also attended the meeting.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with U.S. Congressman Jim Costa]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/22/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-u-s-congressman-jim-costa-democrat-california/14892]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 22, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with U.S. Congressman Jim Costa (Democrat, California).
&nbsp;


The Ambassador expressed gratitude to Congressman Costa for his long-standing work and continued support within the Congressional Armenian Caucus.
&nbsp;


They discussed prospects for expanding cooperation within the framework of the agreement signed between Armenia and the State]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Darren Spinck, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Janus Forum]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/21/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-darren-spinck-co-founder-and-executive-director-of-the-janus-fo/14891]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 21, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Darren Spinck, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Janus Forum.
&nbsp;


The Janus Forum is a transatlantic think tank that conducts research on economic connectivity and supply chain sustainability, as well as on the economic security of the United States and its partner countries.
&nbsp;


During the meeting, potential areas and for]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Congressman Pat Harrigan]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/16/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-congressman-pat-harrigan/14880]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 16, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Congressman Pat Harrigan.The prospects for deepening cooperation between Armenia and the United States were discussed, in particular, the opportunities for realizing the untapped potential in the energy sector.Cooperation and exchange of experience in the scientific and educational fields were also touched upon.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Niamh King, Director of the Aspen Strategic Group and Aspen Security Forum]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/16/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-niamh-king-director-of-the-aspen-strategic-group-and-aspen-secu/14881]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 16, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Niamh King, Director of the Aspen Strategic Group and Aspen Security Forum.During the meeting, the latest developments in Armenian-American relations were discussed, as well as possible areas of cooperation with the Aspen Institute.The importance of deepening institutional cooperation was emphasized.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/16/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-u-s-special-presidential-envoy-steve-witkoff/14879]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 16, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff at the Holocaust Museum, within the framework of the event dedicated to Middle East Peace Summit and the Second Anniversary of October 7 attacks.The progress of the August 8 agreements and regional developments were discussed.Steve Witkoff reaffirmed the consistent support of the United States for the ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On October 8, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Congressman Frank Pallone, Co-Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/08/on-october-8-ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-congressman-frank-pallone-co-chair-of-the-congress/14875]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 8, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Congressman Frank Pallone, Co-Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus.Ambassador Mkrtchyan expressed his gratitude to Rep. Pallone for his steadfast support and for consistently advocating for issues important to Armenia and the Armenian people.Ambassador Mkrtchyan and Congressman Pallone discussed current topics on the Armenia&ndash;U.S. bilate]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with representatives of the International Institute for Strategic Studies&ndash;Americas (IISS-Americas)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/08/ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-representatives-of-the-international-institute-for-strategic-st/14877]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 8, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with representatives of the International Institute for Strategic Studies&ndash;Americas (IISS-Americas), including Correspondent Director Sir Thomas Beckett, Managing Director Leigh Morris Sloane, Senior Fellow for Transatlantic Affairs Michael Carpenter, and other members of the institute.The discussion focused on the evolving security landscape in th]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On October 8, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Congressman Brad Sherman, Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/08/on-october-8-ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-congressman-brad-sherman-vice-chair-of-the-congres/14876]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 8, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Congressman Brad Sherman, Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus.
&nbsp;


They discussed key issues on the Armenia&ndash;U.S. bilateral agenda, including prospects for expanding economic cooperation and the potential launch of a direct flight between the two countries.
&nbsp;


Ambassador Mkrtchyan also presented government progra]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On October 8, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Allison Hooker, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/08/on-october-8-ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-allison-hooker-under-secretary-of-state-for-politi/14874]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 8, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Allison Hooker, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs.The discussion focused on the documents signed in Washington on August 8, particularly the implementation process of the Armenia-U.S. Memorandums of Understanding and the TRIPP project.Allison Hooker reaffirmed the United States&rsquo; commitment to the peace and regional cooperation in]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On October 7, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R&ndash;MT)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/07/on-october-7-ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-u-s-senator-steve-daines-r&ndash;mt/14873]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 7, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R&ndash;MT).The meeting focused on key issues of the Armenia&ndash;U.S. bilateral agenda and explored ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations.Ambassador Mkrtchyan and Senator Daines also discussed the outcomes of the August 8 trilateral meeting held in Washington, including the signed ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On October 7, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia met with Robert Doar, President of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/07/on-october-7-the-ambassador-of-the-republic-of-armenia-met-with-robert-doar-president-of-the-americ/14872]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 7, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia met with Robert Doar, President of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI).The discussion focused on recent developments in Armenia&ndash;U.S. relations, particularly following the August 8 Washington Peace Declaration, as well as opportunities for cooperation within the framework of research and analytical initiatives.AEI is one of the most ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On October 6, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with George Beebe, director of grand strategy at the Quincy Institute, and researchers from the Eurasia Program]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/06/on-october-6-ambassador-narek-mkrtchyan-met-with-george-beebe-director-of-grand-strategy-at-the-qui/14871]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 6, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with George Beebe, director of grand strategy at the Quincy Institute, and researchers from the Eurasia Program.During the meeting, the sides discussed concrete steps being taken to deepen Armenia&ndash;U.S. relations in the aftermath of the Washington agreements. They also explored new opportunities for regional cooperation in the South Caucasus and em]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On October 2, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan, met with the Ambassador of Greece to the United States, Ekaterini Nassika.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/02/on-october-2-the-ambassador-of-the-republic-of-armenia-to-the-united-states-narek-mkrtchyan-met-wit/14783]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 2, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan, met with the Ambassador of Greece to the United States, Ekaterini Nassika.
&nbsp;


During the meeting, the ambassadors discussed the current dynamics of Armenian-Greek relations, touching upon the opportunities for further deepening bilateral cooperation.
&nbsp;


The Ambassador referred to the ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On September 30, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia met with Congressman Abraham Hamadeh]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/01/on-september-30-the-ambassador-of-the-republic-of-armenia-met-with-congressman-abraham-hamadeh-repu/14762]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 30, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia met with Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (Republican).
&nbsp;


Interlocutors exchanged views on the Joint declaration by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the President of the United States of America signed in Washington, D.C on August 8.
&nbsp;


During the meeting the pr]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On September 9, the Ambassador of Armenia to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan joined fellow newly appointed ambassadors at &ldquo;Welcome to Washington&rdquo; reception organized by the Meridian International Center]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/09/09/on-september-9-the-ambassador-of-armenia-to-the-united-states-narek-mkrtchyan-joined-fellow-newly-a/14760]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 9, the Ambassador of Armenia to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan joined fellow newly appointed ambassadors at &ldquo;Welcome to Washington&rdquo; reception organized by the Meridian International Center.Hosted at the historic Meridian House, the event provided a warm platform for envoys to engage with Washington&rsquo;s diplomatic and policy leaders, as well as the business community]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan presented copies of credentials to the Chief of Protocol of the United States]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/09/08/newly-appointed-ambassador-of-the-republic-of-armenia-to-the-united-states-narek-mkrtchyan-presente/14754]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 8, 2025, in Washington, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan presented copies of credentials to the Chief of Protocol of the United States, Ambassador Monica Crowley.
Ambassador Mkrtchyan expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and reaffirmed readiness of Armenia to expand bilateral cooperation for the benefit of the peop]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On July 25, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States Lilit Makunts met with Isaac Six, Senior Advisor Office of International Religious Freedom at the U.S. Department of State]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://usa.mfa.am/en/news/2025/07/25/on-july-25-ambassador-of-the-republic-of-armenia-to-the-united-states-lilit-makunts-met-with-isaac-/14736]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On July 25, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States Lilit Makunts met with Isaac Six, Senior Advisor Office of International Religious Freedom at the U.S. Department of State.The discussion focused on opportunities to strengthen ties between the religious communities of Armenia and the United States, and to foster deeper people-to-people connections.They also exchanged views on ]]></description>
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